JAX DINER
1870 TAMIAMI TRAIL N, Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239-671-5879
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook used bare hands to butter ready to eat toast and plate.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025082335 | Oct 13, 2025 | Apr 16, 2026 | $200 |
| 7--2018055660 | Oct 1, 2018 | Dec 11, 2018 | $360 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold like substance inside commercial ice bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 door reach in cooler door fall off on unit closest to rear exit. Observed broken gaskets hanging on inside of reach in cooler across from flat top.
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves, crack shell eggs, plate ready to eat toast without changing gloves. Discussed proper hand washing and gloves usage with employee and Operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold like substance inside commercial ice bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekin used as a scoop in jar of brown sugar at front counter. Operator removed scoop.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee peeling potatoes while wearing bracelet on cook line. Employee removed bracelet.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 door reach in cooler door fall off on unit closest to rear exit. Observed broken gaskets hanging on inside of reach in cooler across from flat top.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from designated area on original floor plan in OnBase. Operator states an electrician told them it couldn't be located there and needed to be removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters with coffee grounds uncovered on counter of server station. Operator covered item.
Mar 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile in back prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in women's bathroom.
Feb 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed large sandwich table with reach in cooler raw pork sausage 57F, Cooked Ham 58F, Cooked links pork sausage 61F. Operator states food in reach in cooler for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved food to glass doomed stand up reach in cooler ambient temperature 41F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle purple liquid in three compartment sink no label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown/black mold like substance inside ice bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile in back prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in women's bathroom.
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area.
Oct 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook used bare hands to butter ready to eat toast and plate.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold-like substance inside ice bin of ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in women's bathroom.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Obsered mop sink broken, fell off wall mount outside rear exit door and is no longer connected to plumbing.
Jul 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs then use clean utensils and pick up a plate to serve eggs on. Discussed proper handwashing technique with Operator.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook used bare hands to butter ready to eat toast and plate.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid unlabeled by three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold-like substance inside ice bin of ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in women's bathroom.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Obsered mop sink broken, fell off wall mount outside rear exit door and is no longer connected to plumbing.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork chops over unwashed bag of onions in reach in cooler. Operator moved pork to different shelf.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles by ice machine in rear of restaurant.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in women's bathroom and at hand washing sink on cook's line.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Todd Chaz could not provide proof of food handler training.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at front counter with deep grooves.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator turned on water to well.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in woman's bathroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar unlabeled at server station by front counter.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calves liver stored over sliced deli meats. Operator moved to lower shelf during inspection.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at front counter. Employee replaced soap.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged in back storage off cook's line and by front counter.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open employee can of soda at front counter next to hand washing sink. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed no water in dipping well with in use utensils. Operator turned on water with sufficient velocity.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen or woman's bathroom.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature next to three compartment sink. Operator put it under running water.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in 4 door reach in cooler with glass doors. Operator moved chicken to area with properly stored raw chicken during inspection.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging below the fill line in three compartment sink. Operator put on hook above filll line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid by three compartment sink with no label.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed in use brush placed in dipperwell without any water running. Operator turned on running water with sufficient velocity.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5030-111 to operator.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at front counter next to coffee machine uncovered. Operator covered during inspection.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed mop sink with standing water outside rear exit.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of corn starch unlabeled under counter on cook's line.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.